Research Associate (Part-time) - Branstetter Research Team - Heinz College

The Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy consists of two schools, the School of Public Policy and Management and the School of Information Systems and Management and offers an academic experience unlike any other. Heinz College prepares students with a unique ability to conduct careful and objective analysis of relevant data, to understand and demonstrate the power of information technology, and to lead and implement change in managerial and policy contexts.

Carnegie Mellon University’s Heinz College is searching for a part-time Research Associate to join Professor Lee Branstetter’s research team. This is an opportunity for someone who thrives in an exciting and challenging work environment. You will contribute to the department by supporting community-engaged, participatory research to identify, design, and pilot best-fit opportunities for novel technology-enhanced educational interventions to help identify alignment among novel interventions, course- and curriculum-level learning outcomes, and industry needs.

The successful candidate will be familiar with learning science research, have an intimate knowledge of the social and educational landscape of Pittsburgh, and will bring community organizing or community-engaged research skills to the project. This ongoing research effort will deploy new AI-augmented learning technologies in community college cybersecurity/IT courses and provide access to a new cloud computing course that incorporates built-in intelligent tutors and coordinated opportunities for digital collaborative programming and reflection.

Core responsibilities will include:

• Contributes to overall project planning and acts as lead to coordinate portions of a large project or study. Ensures project landmarks are met.

• Collects, verifies, and manages data. Performs data analysis to produce reports. Documents and processes results. Develops quantitative models.

• Writes and edits recommendations and reports.

• Performs related duties as assigned.

Flexibility, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within Heinz College. Inclusion, collaboration, and cultural sensitivity are valued proficiencies at the university. Therefore, we are in search of a team member who can optimally interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity. We are looking for those that shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work.

You should demonstrate:

• Strong analytical, verbal, and written communication, problem-solving, and reasoning skills

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred in Education, Human-Computer Interaction, Learning Science, Psychology, or another relevant field is highly desirable.

• At least 3 years of experience in community organizing, community-engaged leadership, partnership brokering, and qualitative and quantitative research methods.

Requirements:

• Successful completion of a pre-employment background check

Joining the CMU team opens the door to an array of exceptional benefits.

Benefits eligible employees enjoy a wide array of benefits including comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous retirement savings program with employer contributions. Unlock your potential with tuition benefits, take well-deserved breaks with ample paid time off and observed holidays, and rest easy with life and accidental death and disability insurance. 

Additional perks include a free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass, access to our Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs, fitness center access, and